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Developers’ proposal on track for rezoning Western Speedway property

Community sad to see the race track go, as rezoning motion moves to Langford council

Feb 12, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Victoria’s Chinatown rings in Year of the Ox without usual fanfare

Celebrate by supporting Chinatown businesses, says councillor

Feb 12, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Saanich closes Mount Doug to vehicle traffic over long weekend due to snow, increased pedestrian use

Park-users reminded to avoid illegally parking on road edges, use designated lots

Feb 12, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

More shelter spaces open for Victoria homeless during cold snap

Organizations collaborated, says Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness

Feb 12, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Motion calling for development of Saanich council voting dashboard postponed

Vote tracker already in municipal work plan, acceleration could delay other initiatives, staff say

Feb 12, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Central Saanich joins calls for decriminalization of drug possession

Recent figures show 2020 was the deadliest year in B.C.’s opioid crisis with 1,716 deaths

Feb 12, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

T-bone collision results in rollover at Saanich intersection

Both drivers injured, police investigating cause of crash

Feb 12, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for ‘violent’ Island man

Nanaimo’s Jesse Goodale last seen in Victoria, wanted for breaching conditions of release from prison

Feb 12, 2021 8:17 AM Read more >

Aging residents, more renters, unaffordability key points in Metchosin housing study

Median age of residents increased from 45.5 to 51.5 between 2006 and 2016

Feb 12, 2021 5:20 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria company donates supplies, replaces greenhouse stolen from Saanich school

Artemis Place Secondary greenhouse stolen Jan. 11, neighbouring church also broken into

Feb 12, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >